This article was originally published in The 19th.
Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix is helping moms vote in this election.
Felix, who has been an outspoken advocate for parents, is partnering with the nonpartisan organization Chamber of Mothers to raise awareness for child care support available to parents voting in North Carolina, New York and Los Angeles this election cycle. This summer, Felix secured the first Olympic child care center.
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In North Carolina, Felix and Chamber of Mothers are promoting a program through the nonprofit Politisit that will reimburse up to two hours of child care for parents heading to the polls. Parents just have to fill out a Google Form with information on what care they will need and how much it will cost. In western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene caused massive destruction at the end of September, Politisit will reimburse up to a full day of care.
In Los Angeles, Brella, a child care center known for its flexible hours, will be offering up to a full day of free child care for kids 3 months to 6 years of age. Similarly, in New York City and Westchester, select Vivvi child care centers will offer up to a full day of free care to caregivers who are voting.